Denbighshire County Council yesterday moved to appoint a barrister to represent them on the case, which could on its own cost the taxpayer up to £15,000.

Councillor Bill Cowie, who represents St Asaph West said: “There were 170 odd signatures on the petition, and I've yet to find anyone who've said that they would be in favour of it.

“The opposition is very, very strong, and I felt very strongly about it myself. The decision needs defending.”

Memoria Ltd operates several crematoria, including one in Cardiff.

Business development director Jamieson Hodge thinks appealing is the right decision.

“After much consideration, we have decided to appeal against the decision to refuse the application.

“We have decided to do this given the very considered and strong recommendation for approval from officers.

“Unfortunately despite this, members decided to refuse the application but we still believe that our chosen site is the most suitable in the area. We respect the views of the local community and as such have requested a public inquiry to determine the appeal.”

Cllr Cowie argued they should be looking to build elsewhere in the county: “ It's for the whole of the county of Denbighshire.

“I suggested that they look for land nearer the centre, even in Ruthin
.”

The development has a projected cost of £4m, and is designed to service 135,000 people.

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